Howden Buffalo Inc

VP Actuarial & Analytics

Howden Buffalo Inc$200K — $250K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in an actuarial or insurance role
  • ACAS, FCAS, or international equivalent required
  • Deep understanding of ratemaking and reserving techniques
  • Proficiency in SQL, R, Python, Excel, PowerBI
  • Strong project management skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Strategic thinker capable of influencing business decisions
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Responsibilities

  • Design, enhance, and maintain pricing models and raters
  • Perform rate indications and assess rate adequacy
  • Evaluate program performance and provide data-driven insights
  • Develop rates and product strategies for programs
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and external stakeholders
  • Strengthen relationships with internal and carrier partners
  • Lead R&D efforts in actuarial science for service improvement
  • Mentor junior team members to promote learning and growth

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Diverse wellbeing offerings
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Support for innovative ideas and contributions
Full Job Description

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a

VP Actuarial & Analytics

Classification: Exempt, Full Time

Division: Actuarial & Analytics

Reports to: SVP Actuarial & Analytics

Travel: 0-10%

Location: Office/Hybrid (San Diego, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, New York) or Remote

Salary: $200,000.00- $250,000.00

About the role:
DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Actuarial & Analytics for the Actuarial & Analytics function. This team is responsible for providing actuarial services across the entire portfolio including pricing/ratemaking analytics, product development and portfolio steering. This team works closely with the divisional leads as they set the direction of their book.

The individual will be involved in all phases including building out quantitative program reviews, developing pricing models, rate indications and communicating results to senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. This role will have frequent direct contact with senior management and will span all Property, Casualty and Financial Line products offered by DUAL. As such, the individual must communicate effectively and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Pricing Models: design, enhance, and maintain pricing models and raters

  • Ratemaking/Pricing: perform rate indications and quantify rate adequacy across programs/products

  • Portfolio Steering: evaluation of program performance and delivering actionable data-driven insights to improve program results

  • Product Development: develop rates, rating plans and product strategies for new and existing programs/products

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with other senior leaders, underwriters, and external stakeholders to align actuarial practices with business objectives.

  • Relationship Building: Strengthen relationships between the actuarial team both within DUAL and with DUAL27s carrier partners.

  • Innovation: Lead research and development efforts in actuarial science to leverage new technologies and methodologies for improving service delivery and efficiency.

  • Team Management / Mentoring: Mentor more junior team members of the actuarial team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in an actuarial or insurance role

  • ACAS or FCAS or international equivalent

  • Strong understanding of basic and advanced ratemaking and reserving techniques and principles

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously

  • Self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment

  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex actuarial concepts to non-specialists.

  • Strategic thinker with a proven ability to influence business decisions and drive innovation within the actuarial domain.

  • Technical Skills:

    • SQL, R, Python, Excel, PowerBI

  • Individuals with strong insurance background and limited programming (R/SQL/Python) will still be considered if they demonstrate a strong desire to learn/improve these skills

  • Bachelor27s degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Engineering, etc.)

  • If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team.

What we offer:
A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

About Howden Buffalo Inc

Howden Buffalo Inc is a manufacturer of air and gas handling equipment. The company offers a range of products including fans, blowers, compressors, and gas turbines. Howden Buffalo Inc serves a variety of industries including power generation, oil and gas, mining, and marine. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Milford, Ohio.
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